Scheduled for SurgeryNCT00696254
Impact of General Anaesthetics on Excitability of the Peripheral Sensory Nerve
An observational study of Scheduled for Surgery, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of general anaesthetics on nerve excitability. We use the method of threshold tracking to measure selected parameters of nerve excitability. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Scheduled for Surgery
- What is being tested?
- Nerve excitability measurement
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- Not given
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- Mar 2008to Dec 2008
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Inclusion criteria: German speaking patients scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia
Inclusion criteria: German speaking patients scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia.
Weight 50 - 100 kg signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria: 1. known peripheral neuropathy 2. Diabetes mellitus 3. Neuro-psychiatric Diagnosis 4. pregnant/ breast-feeding women 5. congestive heart disease 6. more than 2 risk factors (out of 4) for PONV (female, non-smoker, known PONV, opioids postoperatively) 7. participants of other studies 8. inability of verbal expression
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of general anaesthetics on nerve excitability. We use the method of threshold tracking to measure selected parameters of nerve excitability.
- Conditions
- Scheduled for Surgery
- Being tested
- Nerve excitability measurement
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nerve excitability measurementBehavioural
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted12 Jun 2008 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2008
- Study completionDec 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Scheduled for SurgeryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of ZurichThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Zurich
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- 01 Studienregister MasterAdmins, Study director, UniversitaetsSpital Zuerich
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00696254
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 5-2008
- Status last verified
- Jun 2009
- First submitted
- 17 Mar 2008
- Last updated
- 3 Jun 2009
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Jun 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Impact of General Anaesthetics on Excitability of the Peripheral Sensory Nerve
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00696254
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 5-2008
- Conditions
- Scheduled for Surgery
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Lead sponsor
- University of ZurichUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2008
- Study completion
- Dec 2008
- First posted
- 12 Jun 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of general anaesthetics on nerve excitability. We use the method of threshold tracking to measure selected parameters of nerve excitability.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case-control
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Inclusion criteria: German speaking patients scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Nerve excitability measurement | Behavioural | – |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Jun 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
01 Studienregister MasterAdmins study director
UniversitaetsSpital Zuerich
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Scheduled for Surgery, run by University of Zurich at 1 site in Switzerland.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jun 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Switzerland. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jun 2009.